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Public Safety director reports staffing change, schedules EMS survey workshops for municipalities

Washington County Public Safety Committee · July 28, 2026
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Summary

Director Glenn Gosnell told the committee a long-serving communications supervisor resigned and two per-diem communications officers were hired; he outlined a county EMS plan survey for municipalities and scheduled virtual workshops on Aug. 3 (9 AM) and Aug. 5 (6 PM).

Public Safety Director Glenn Gosnell informed the committee the department hired two per-diem communications officers and will internally fill a recently vacated communications supervisor slot, after a supervisor with nearly 20 years of service resigned effective July 29. The chair expressed appreciation for the departing supervisor's years of service.

Gosnell also described the county EMS plan required by the Department of Health, which now requests data collection from all municipalities. He said attached survey materials will be submitted online to DOH and announced virtual survey workshops scheduled for Monday, Aug. 3 at 9:00 AM and Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 6:00 PM to help municipalities complete the survey. The committee approved related personnel and travel items as part of its agenda.

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